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Sarah Lyn Gay

STEM Life with a nine-year-old college student

Know Your Planet Earth: Learn More About It

by Sarah

Know Your Planet Earth: Learn More About It

The Earth is an amazing place! It's the only planet in our solar system that supports life as we know it, and it has some pretty cool features. For example, did you know that the Earth's diameter is about the same as the distance from Los Angeles to New York? That's pretty big! Just Right The sun is uniquely placed to provide the perfect amount of light and warmth for life on Earth. If the sun were any closer, our planet would be too hot for Complex Lifeforms. If it were any further away, our planet would be too cold. In fact, out of all the planets in our solar system, Earth is the only one with liquid water on its surface – which is essential for life as we know it! We Can Breathe Earth also has a protective atmosphere which helps to regulate temperature and shields us from harmful space weather. Our atmosphere contains just the right mix of gases including oxygen which we need to breathe. Plant a Tree Speaking of breathing, did you know that trees play a vital … [Read more...]

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Fun with Jellybeans and Toothpicks

by Sarah

Fun with Jellybeans and Toothpicks

What's more fun than eating jellybeans? Making things with jellybeans and toothpicks, of course! These simple ingredients can be used to create all sorts of fun shapes and structures. So break out the candy and the toothpicks and let your kids' imaginations run wild. What are they made of? Jellybeans are mostly made up of sugar, which is a type of carbohydrate. When you put a jellybean in your mouth, the saliva in your mouth starts to break down the sugar into smaller molecules. This process is called hydrolysis. As the sugar molecules get smaller, they start to interact with the proteins in your saliva. This interaction between the carbohydrates and proteins is what gives jellybeans their characteristic chewy texture. In addition to sugar, jellybeans also contain something called pectin. Pectin is a type of fiber that helps to give jellybeans their shape. Pectin is also responsible for making jellybeans gummy when they're chewed. Toothpicks are made from a type of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Science Tagged With: science, STEM

Complete the Sentence For First Graders

by Sarah

Complete the Sentence For First Graders

In school, first grade is when many students are first introduced to the concept of a complete sentence. A complete sentence must have two things: a subject and a predicate. The subject is the noun or pronoun that represents what or whom the sentence is about. The predicate is the verb or verb phrase that represents what the subject is doing. It's important for first graders to learn how to identify and write complete sentences so that they can communicate their thoughts clearly and effectively. What Is a Subject? The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that represents what or whom the sentence is about. For example, in the sentence "The dog chased the cat," the subject is "dog." In the sentence "I am going to the store," the subject is "I." First graders should be able to identify subjects in simple sentences so that they can begin to understand how sentences are constructed. What Is a Predicate? The predicate of a sentence is the verb or verb phrase that … [Read more...]

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Fascinating Facts About the Bat Life Cycle

by Sarah

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Did you know that bats are the only flying mammal in the world? Or that there are more than 1,200 different types of bats? Bats are pretty amazing creatures and they go through some pretty incredible changes during their lifetime. Here are some fascinating facts about the bat life cycle. Baby Bats All baby animals are called infants, and baby bats are no exception. Baby bats are called “infants” or “pups.” A baby bat is born blind and cannot fly. Baby bats are born in colonies where they live with their mothers and other female bats. The average litter size for a bat is one pup, but some mothers can have two pups at a time. Bats are born blind and deaf. They are totally helpless when they are first born and rely on their mother for everything. Baby bats drink their mother’s milk until they are old enough to eat insects on their own. Nursery Within a few weeks, however, they start to grow quickly. Their eyes and ears open and they begin to explore their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: science, STEM

Football FAQ: So You Won’t Look Too Stupid Watching Football

by Dannelle

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OK, I don't know about you, but I am not a huge sports fan. I danced (ballet and tap) and played volleyball. Organized sports, as a whole, tend to elude my normal orbit. Being in high school, in a town that LOVES it's football, this can be a problem. So today? I have Football FAQs for all of you who are like me AND I have a cool football activity set in my shop now just for you! American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. If you're new to the sport, it can be a bit confusing to understand all the rules and jargon. But don't worry! This beginner's guide will teach you everything you need to know about football so that you can be an informed fan come game day. The Field Football is played on a rectangular field that is 100 yards long and 53.3 yards wide. At each end of the field there is an end zone that extends 10 yards deep into the field. In the middle of each end zone there is a goal post that consists of two vertical posts connected by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: sports

The Common Eider: A North American Bird Icon

by Sarah

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The Common Eider is a large seabird that can be found in coastal areas of the northern hemisphere. Eiders are easily recognized by their black-and-white plumage and their large, orange bill. These birds are interesting not only for their unique appearance but also for their behavior. For example, did you know that eiders are the only bird species known to use tools? Keep reading to learn more fascinating facts about the Common Eider! Appearance As previously mentioned, Common Eiders are easily recognizable due to their black-and-white plumage. Male eiders have mostly white feathers, while females and juveniles have more dark feathers. Both males and females have a patch of black feathers on their backs, which is where their scientific name, Somateria mollissima, comes from—mollissima means "softest" in Latin. Common Eiders can grow to be quite large, with a length of up to 27 inches and a wingspan of up to 42 inches. Males are typically larger than females, but there is … [Read more...]

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  • The Common Eider: A North American Bird Icon
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